Technical Parameters
Parameter Specification / Value
Application Standard IEC/EN 61643-11
Protection Type / Class Type 1 + Type 2 Combined (Class I + II)
Rated System Voltage 400 V AC, 3P+N (50/60 Hz)
Maximum Continuous Operating Voltage (Uc) 440 V AC (Line-Neutral) / 520 V AC (Line-Line)
Impulse Discharge Current (Iimp) 10/350 µs 60 kA (per pole, L/N)
Nominal Discharge Current (In) 8/20 µs 125 kA (per pole)
Maximum Discharge Current (Imax) 8/20 µs 200 kA (per pole)
Voltage Protection Level (Up) @ In ≤ 2.8 kV (Line-Neutral)
Response Time < 100 ns
Short-Circuit Withstand Rating (SCCR) Very High - According to IEC 61643-11, typically requires 250-400A upstream protection (consult datasheet)
Back-up Fuse/Circuit Breaker Mandatory. Typically 250A-400A gL/gG or equivalent circuit breaker (Must use ABB-specified ratings from installation manual).
Connection Cross-Section Line & Neutral: 50 - 185 mm² (copper)
Earth/PE: 70 - 185 mm² (copper)
Remote Signaling Optional auxiliary contact (changeover) for remote monitoring of status.
Housing Material High-strength thermoplastic or thermoset (UL94 V-0)
Protection Degree (IP) IP20 (for enclosure mounting)
Operating Temperature Range -40 °C to +80 °C
Status Indication Visual (color flag) + Optional remote contact
Mounting Robust DIN-rail or direct panel mounting
Dimensions (H×W×D) Approx. >350 mm × 110 mm × 90 mm (Large format - confirm with official datasheet)
Model Decode PSTX: Premium High-Capacity Series
1250: In = 125 kA (8/20µs)
600: Iimp = 60 kA (10/350µs)
70: Version/Configuration Code
The ABB PSTX1250-600-70 is a High-Capacity Type 1+2 Combined Surge Protective Device (SPD) from ABB's premium PSTX series. It is engineered as a heavy-duty, three-phase+neutral (3P+N) surge arrester for installation at the main service entrance of large commercial, industrial, and critical infrastructure power systems.